Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 9:10 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 3:19 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:244.25:135.010:340.311:310.66:457:38Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:214.26:094.911:330.36:457:36Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:184.37:044.912:260.612:300.36:467:35Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:134.47:555.01:180.51:240.36:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:054.58:415.02:070.42:140.36:477:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:534.59:235.02:520.43:020.36:487:31Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:384.610:034.93:350.43:470.46:497:30Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:204.610:414.74:140.44:300.56:497:28Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:004.611:184.64:500.45:100.66:507:27Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:374.611:524.45:220.55:490.86:517:26Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:084.55:490.66:270.96:527:24Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:214.212:244.56:140.67:051.16:527:23Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:454.112:454.66:430.67:501.26:537:21Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:204.01:294.67:200.78:461.36:547:20Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:153.92:284.68:100.79:501.36:547:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:243.93:454.79:140.710:531.26:557:17Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:314.05:014.810:270.711:521.06:567:16Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:344.26:094.911:390.56:567:14Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:374.47:115.112:480.712:450.36:577:13Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:364.68:065.21:410.41:460.16:587:12Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:304.98:555.32:320.22:43-0.16:587:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:225.29:435.33:20-0.13:39-0.26:597:09New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:135.310:315.14:08-0.24:34-0.27:007:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:065.411:214.94:54-0.35:27-0.17:017:06Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:015.411:144.74:41-0.25:200.16:016:05Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:585.35:27-0.16:140.36:026:03Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:114.512:585.26:170.17:100.66:036:02First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:104.41:585.17:110.48:100.86:036:00First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:094.32:565.08:110.69:090.86:045:59First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:074.33:514.99:130.610:060.86:055:58First Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 6:14 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Orton Point, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orton Point, NC?

Tide predictions for Orton Point, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orton Point, NC?

Tide data for Orton Point, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658501. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658501.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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